UBS and Swiss Banks Launch Stablecoin Sandbox for Franc-Based Payments
UBS and five major Swiss banks are testing a Swiss franc stablecoin in a 2026 sandbox to explore blockchain-based payment systems.
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Fox to Integrate Kalshi Prediction Market Data Across News Networks
Fox Corporation will integrate Kalshi’s prediction market data into its news networks, with sports coverage potentially added later.
Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Program to Strengthen Ecosystem Security
Solana introduces STRIDE and new security initiatives to enhance ecosystem protection and transparency.
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Trump Threatens Iran Strikes as Polymarket Odds of Invasion Surge
Trump escalates threats against Iran as invasion odds spike on Polymarket and markets react.
China Orders Apple to Remove Dorsey’s Bitchat App amid Censorship Concerns
China forces Apple to remove Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat, citing concerns over social mobilization and censorship rules.
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Big Tech Backs x402 Foundation to Standardize AI Crypto Payments
Google, Microsoft, and others support the x402 Foundation to standardize AI-driven crypto payments.
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Bittensor Surge Sparks AI Token Rally as Distributed Training Gains Traction
Bittensor’s breakout drives a surge in AI tokens as distributed model training gains credibility in crypto markets.
Chainalysis Unveils AI-Powered Blockchain Intelligence Agents
Chainalysis introduces AI-driven blockchain intelligence agents to enhance investigations, compliance, and crypto security workflows.
Google Says Fewer Qubits Needed to Break Crypto Encryption
New Google research suggests quantum computers may break crypto encryption with far fewer qubits than previously expected.
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Prediction Markets Surpass $20B Monthly Volume as Geopolitics Drives Growth
Prediction markets exceed $20 billion in monthly volume as geopolitical and political events dominate trading activity.